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LLM Master of Laws
Our academic Master of Laws (LLMs) can be studied by law and non-law graduates alike, all you need is a passion for law and a desire to study the practical application of your chosen specialist area.
Master of Laws (LLM)
Although academic Master’s degrees are not required to get a training contract, qualifying work experience (QWE) or pupillage, they are increasingly important if you want to pursue a career overseas, in academia or want to specialise in a particular area in law. They can also help you stand out from the crowd.
The majority of our programmes belong to one of our Centres of Excellence, which offers you the opportunity to study your chosen law specialism with dedicated support from our expert lecturers. Across our Centres, we work with leading industry professionals and governing bodies to provide specialist modules and electives that allow you to shape your studies to meet your career needs.
Find out more about each of our academic Master’s programmes and our Centres of Excellence by selecting from the drop downs below.
Please note: Our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes are not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK. For more information on how to qualify as a Solicitor or Barrister, see our routes to qualification section.
Corporate Governance
Our LLMs in Corporate Governance explore the impact that rules, policies and controls can have on corporations including company secretaries, directors and shareholders. You will develop understanding of areas such as formation and incorporation, shares and insolvency, the impact of the global financial crisis, international sales law and more.
What career pathways are available?
You could become a chartered governance professional or company secretary within large organisations, private companies and charitable organisations, governorships, and directorships.
Courses
LLM Company Law - On campus | Online
LLM Corporate Governance - On campus | Online
LLM Corporate Governance GradCG - On campus | Online
LLM Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability - On campus | Online
LLM Employment Law - On campus | Online
LLM International Corporate Governance - On campus | Online
Interested in a career in Business? Take a look at our combined Master’s programmes:
MSc Human Rights with Employment Law – On Campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Corporate Governance, for more information about how you can benefit from our links with governing and accrediting bodies, such as The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI).
Dispute Resolution
Our LLMs in Dispute Resolution cover areas from international arbitration law in context to mediation and negotiation scenario simulation.
What career pathways are available?
You could become a domestic or international mediator or arbitrator in a range of industries such as construction, charities, regulatory bodies, shipping and more.
Courses
LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution - On campus | Online
LLM International Arbitration - On campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Dispute Resolution, for more information about how you can benefit from our links with governing and accrediting bodies, such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
Energy and Environment
Our LLMs in Energy and Environment provide an in-depth review of the domestic and international legal frameworks that aim to both protect the environment and address the “Energy Trilemma” of Sustainability, Affordability and Security.
What career pathways are available?
You could become a policy adviser, environmental agency policy maker, sustainability executive, energy transition specialist, corporate strategist and more. You'll be able to work within conservation, NGOs, and industries such as trading and shipping or oil and gas.
Read our blog to find out more about how environmental law is a growing field in the face of climate change, what kind of work it involves and why it is important for our future.
Courses
LLM Environmental Law - On campus | Online
LLM ESG Law and Regulation - On campus | Online
LLM International Energy Law - On campus | Online
LLM Law and Policy for Sustainability - On campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Energy and Environment, for more information about how you can benefit from the online nature of our Centre, which will provide you with the perfect environment to discuss critical, global issues with your fellow students worldwide.
Family
Our LLMs in Family law cover issues such as divorce and dissolution, parenthood, private and public children, adoptions, cohabitation and domestic abuse.
What career pathways are available?
You could become a social worker, child custody mediator or charity adviser.
Courses
LLM Child Law - On-campus | Online
Financial Services
Our LLMs in Financial Services cover major regulatory and transactional issues in international financial and banking law.
What career pathways are available?
You could work within banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance, regulation and more.
Courses
LLM Banking and Debt Finance - On campus | Online
LLM Compliance and Regulation - On Campus | Online
LLM Insolvency Law - On-campus | Online
LLM Insurance Law - On campus | Online
LLM International Finance Law - On campus | Online
LLM Investment Regulation - On campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Financial Services for more information about how you can benefit from our expertise in key areas which have been impacted by legal and regulatory changes over the past decade, including Banking, Insurance, and Wealth and Asset Management.
Healthcare
Our LLMs in Healthcare cover areas such as medical negligence, refusal of treatment, requests for treatment, regulation of mental health care providers and the relationship between society and people who live with mental disabilities.
What career pathways are available?
You could specialise in medico-legal areas such as expert witnesses or clinical governance, or become a legal specialist in clinical negligence, personal injury, mental health law and Court of Protection. You can also work in bioethics governance, regulation, healthcare management, as a policy adviser or move into an enhanced healthcare professional career.
Courses
LLM Healthcare Regulation - On-campus | Online
LLM International Medical Law - On-campus | Online
LLM Medical Law and Ethics - On-campus | Online
LLM Mental Health Law - On-campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Healthcare for more information about how you can benefit from the online nature of our Centre, which will provide you with the perfect environment to discuss ethical issues, many of which are global, with your fellow students worldwide.
Human Rights
Our LLMs in Human Rights cover areas such as the general principles of international human rights, the relationship between human rights law and humanitarian law, and the limitations and future of international and domestic human rights.
What career pathways are available?
You could work in judicial review, immigration practice or policy within a charity, NGO or international organisation.
Courses
LLM Immigration Law - On-campus | Online
LLM International Criminal Law - On-campus | Online
LLM International Human Rights - On campus | Online
LLM Public International Law - On campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Human Rights for more information about how you can benefit from our faculty experience and connections to industry in judicial review, human rights and related immigration practice.
International Trade and Commerce
Our LLMs in International and Trade Commerce cover the fundamentals of contract law, the regulation of tariffs, shipping law, UNCITRAL Model Law, intellectual property rights and more.
What career pathways are available?
This course is suitable if you want to become a business owner or work as a legal specialist in industries such as construction, shipping, and maritime governance.
Courses
LLM Construction Law - On Campus | Online
LLM International Business Law - On Campus | Online
LLM International Commercial Law - On Campus | Online
LLM Maritime Law - On Campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for International Trade and Commerce for more information about how you can benefit from the prime location of our Centre, which is based in the heart of London - a location recognised as the UK’s largest exporter and an innovator in trade and commerce technologies.
Legal Technology
Develop an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology. This exciting specialist field is perfect for the modern lawyer because it examines how innovative technologies are changing the way the legal sector operates.
What career pathways are available?
You could become an IP policy maker, data protection and compliance manager, data protection adviser, patent manager, techno-ethicist, legal technologist, legal technology strategist or work within legal technology innovation.
Courses
LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property - On campus | Online
MSc Legal Technology - On-campus | Online
PGDip / PGCert Legal Technology - On-campus | Online
Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Legal Technology for more information about how you can benefit from support from our expert lecturers, many of whom are recognised experts in their field, conducting cutting-edge research and engaging with industry leaders to shape the direction of policy and law.
Media and Journalism
Our LLM in Media and Journalism covers issues on social media, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, the right to reputation, and the application of data protection and privacy rules to online advertising.
What career pathways are available?
You could work within various legal and non-legal roles in the media industry, within journalism or even as a compliance manager.
Courses
LLM Journalism and the Law - On-campus | Online
LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - On-campus | Online
General
Our Master of Laws programmes are designed for those who desire maximum flexibility in your choice of modules and dissertation topic. The programme design means that you can choose modules based on the criteria most important to you.
Courses
LLM Master of Laws (General) - On campus | Online
LLM Master of Laws (International) - On campus | Online
Career-focused legal education
Your success is our priority, which is why we place a strong emphasis on employability. With strong links to the legal profession, our programmes provide exceptional opportunities to build your network and gain invaluable insights. You’ll connect with peers, faculty, and industry professionals globally, opening doors to placements and future roles. We train 91 of the top 100 law firms, including exclusive partnerships with 61 leading UK firms and top US firms. Shaped by high-level legal professionals, leading international organisations, and our distinguished Advisory Board, our programmes ensure you graduate with the skills and connections needed to succeed.
Find out moreLearning that adapts to you
We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments, which is why we offer flexible study options designed to fit your lifestyle. Whether you choose to study full-time, part-time, or online, we provide the flexibility to balance your studies with work, family, or other personal responsibilities. Our diverse study modes ensure that you can pursue your legal education in a way that works best for you, without compromising on the quality of your learning experience.
Explore study modesFunding your LLM
With a number of funding options available for our postgraduate students, you can cover the cost in a way that suits you. As an LLM student, you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan.
We also have a wide range of scholarships and bursaries available to help you fund your ambitions.
How to fund your masters
PG open day (virtual)
Join us at one of our Postgraduate Open Days held both on campus and virtually throughout the year. These events will provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the various academic and professional postgraduate qualifications we offer, which are designed to support your future career ambitions and set you up for success.
In Conversation with Frances Gibb
Wednesday 14 January 2026, 12:30 – 13:30
Join us for this exciting opportunity to hear compelling career insights from Frances Gibb, who is a freelance journalist who has written for The Times, Spectator and Counsel magazine. Frances will share all about her career to date, how her studies helped to shape her journey, and give you the opportunity to ask her any questions you might have. Students interested in our LLM in Journalism and the Law will be keen to attend this exciting event. Frances worked at The Times for more than three decades until 2019, having joined at the end of 1979 as a general news reporter, before becoming legal affairs correspondent and then legal editor, a post she held for the last 20 years before leaving to focus on her own writing, journalism and podcast. She began her legal career with a news film agency called Visnews, moving as a trainee journalist to The Times Higher Education Supplement. Her first job on a national newspaper was with the Daily Telegraph, as art sales correspondent, before joining The Times.
Empowering your Academic Success
We are committed to providing you with comprehensive support to help you excel in your academic journey. You’ll have access to a dedicated Academic Coach—a member of the teaching team—who will guide you through any academic challenges, encourage independent learning, and push you to achieve your best.
Whether it's a practice or final assessment, our expert lecturers will provide you with personalised feedback, tailored to help you refine your skills and succeed in your studies.
To enrich your learning experience, we offer programme-specific activities such as:
- Programme Awareness Workshops to help you navigate your studies and enhance your student experience.
- Research Seminars are themed around our Centres of Excellence, featuring insights from faculty and guest experts. Each seminar includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A session, providing an opportunity to engage directly with experts and have your questions answered. These seminars are also recorded for ultimate flexibility.
- Specialised Study Skills Support, developed specifically for academic Master’s students in collaboration with our Library & Learning Skills team.
Our Library & Learning Skills resources provide everything you need for your studies without the need to purchase books. With a digital-first policy, we grant access to over 108,000 e-books, 55,000 online journals, and essential legal databases, along with 24,000 printed books available at our campus libraries.
Whether it’s academic guidance, skill-building opportunities, or extensive resources, we are here to support you every step of the way.
internationalAre you an international student?
We understand that moving to a new country for your studies is a big decision, and we're here to support you every step of the way as you settle into life in the UK. Learn more about how we can help with funding your law studies and guide you through the visa application process.
Alternatively, have you thought about studying online? You can study from the comfort of your home with our flexible online programmes, and be assured that you’re receiving the same qualification, support and quality as your on-campus peers.
Solicitor
Want to become a solicitor? Whether you’ve completed a law or non-law degree at undergraduate level, we have a range of postgraduate law courses which will prepare you for a career as a solicitor.
Find out moreBarrister
Looking to qualify as a barrister? If you’ve completed a law degree at undergraduate level, or a law conversion course, we can help you on your journey towards a career at the bar.
Find out moreConversion
Interested in pursuing a career as a lawyer? If you have completed an undergraduate degree in a non-law field and want to study law at a postgraduate level, get a head start by completing one of our law conversion courses.
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